Head of School
Hawthorns Primary School, Worthing, West Sussex, BN13 3EZ81 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 January 2027
Closing date
15 September 2026 at 9am
Date listed
26 June 2026
Job details
Job role
- Headteacher
- Other leadership roles
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £64,691 to £71,330p.a
Pay scale
- Leadership 10 to 14
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are looking for an enthusiastic and ambitious Head of School to inspire our children and staff, to lead the school on its next stage in its exciting journey of improvement. The Head of School role would suit an ambitious senior leader, looking for their first headship. Through this model we would provide the successful candidate with high quality mentoring and extensive strategic support.
Can you offer:
• A passion for delivering high quality education in order to continue to raise standards?
• Leadership and management skills that are compatible with the Trust’s vision and
values?
• A strong track record of success in your current role?
• Creativity in curriculum development?
• Excellent interpersonal and people management skills?
• A commitment to safeguarding and well-being?
What the school offers its staff
We can offer you :
• A welcoming small community school
• A friendly and committed staff team
• Enthusiastic children who enjoy learning
• Extensive support from our Trust
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Applying for the job
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
View advert on school website (opens in new tab)Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Hawthorns Primary School
- School type
- Academy, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 183 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Hawthorns Primary School website
- Email address
- lynn.wood@schoolsworks.org
- Phone number
- 01903 278205
Hawthorns Primary school opened in 1977, originally as a First School for children aged 5 -8. In 2015, the school expanded to become a one-form entry primary school and in February 2024, Hawthorns became the 9th school to join Schoolsworks Academy Trust. The school also has its own nursery for children aged 2 -5. This provision feeds into the school and supports excellent transition and early learning experiences. This small one-form entry primary school lies in beautiful grounds where nature is abundant and so there are plenty of opportunities for children to take their learning outdoors and we actively encourage this. We are fortunate to have our own enclosed pond area and forest school site as well as a small field and separate playgrounds.
Arranging a visit to Hawthorns Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email lynn.wood@schoolsworks.org.
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